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Bryan Kohberger judge slams defense quizzing locals, says survey ‘concerns’ him

An Idaho judge on Thursday criticized a questionnaire sent by murder suspect Bylan Koberger’s defense team to about 400 local residents and potential jurors who might preside over the case. Judge John’s harsh remarks come as a lawyer for Koberger, who is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in their Moscow home in […]

NY judge revises ruling, scaling back invalidation of marijuana regulations

New York State Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant on Thursday amended an earlier order, scaling back the state’s override of cannabis regulations. Unlike the omnibus order issued Wednesday, the amended order now only repeals regulations related to cannabis sales. Bryant’s criticism of the Bureau of Cannabis Control and the New York Cannabis Control Commission’s handling […]

James Questions Trump’s $175M Bond Deal, Judge Schedules Hearing

New York Attorney General Letitia James is questioning whether the surety company guaranteeing former President Donald Trump’s $175 million bond is capable of meeting its obligations. On April 1, President Trump announced that James’ He posted $175 million bail to prevent asset seizure. The appeals court’s ruling ensured that Trump could appeal the ruling. The […]

‘Fundamentally Flawed Legal Premise’: Jack Smith Fires Warning Shot At Judge Overseeing Trump Documents Case

Special Counsel Jack Smith rebuked the judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case on Tuesday for making a request he said rests on “fundamentally flawed legal premise.” Judge Aileen Cannon instructed both parties to file proposed jury instructions engaging with two scenarios involving the Presidential Records Act and its distinction between personal and […]

Judge Cannon ruling denies bid to dismiss Trump documents case

A federal judge on Thursday denied former President Trump’s effort to dismiss the Mar-a-Lago documents lawsuit, saying more than 300 classified records recovered from his estate could be considered personal records. insisted. The ruling, by U.S. District Judge Eileen Cannon, calls for the immediate rejection of President Trump’s claim that the Presidential Records Act (PRA) […]

Judge to rule in congestion pricing suit before tolls set to take effect

A federal judge in New Jersey on Thursday ruled in a ruling that could set a precedent in a legal battle to block New York City’s congestion pricing, starting in mid-June when the controversial $15 toll goes into effect. He also said that it would be handed down earlier. Judge Leo Gordon will seek to […]

Judge Aileen Cannon Rejects Trump Request to Dismiss Documents Case

In a ruling Thursday, U.S. District Judge Eileen Cannon denied former President Donald Trump’s request to dismiss the documents lawsuit. Trump’s team had argued that the Presidential Records Act trumps the Espionage Act with regard to classified documents taken to Mar-a-Lago after leaving office, but Cannon said that’s why he decided not to pursue the […]

Judge Denies Trump’s Bid To Dismiss Classified Docs Case Based On Presidential Records Act

The judge overseeing the classified documents lawsuit against former President Donald Trump on Thursday denied his motion to dismiss under the Presidential Records Act (PRA). Trump asked in February to dismiss the lawsuit under the PRA, but his lawyers said the PRA gives him “unreviewable discretion to designate the records at issue as personal.” claimed […]

Border Patrol must care for migrant children it locks up, federal judge rules

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the federal government is responsible when it locks up immigrants, regardless of whether they have been formally processed. Migrants crossing the Mexico-Southern California border have overwhelmed local detention facilities, leaving thousands of people camping in the desert, sometimes for days on end. In the pending case, Flores v. Garland, […]